CALD playgroup leader training

This training is run in partnership with municipalities or agencies for supported, community and potential playgroup leaders from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds including isolated families, young parents and indigenous communities. Consultations take place to ensure presentations are tailored to meet the needs of the community.

Municipalities that have successfully run this training have had it structured the training program to be delivered over a number of weeks and to include catering and childcare.

Content

Training topics can be drawn from Playgroup Victoria's comprehensive suite of playgroup training workshops and combined in a format that suits the community. Presentations from local community agencies (e.g. maternal and child health nurse, children's librarian) can be integrated into the program,  as well as first aid and food handling courses from other training providers.

Outcomes

• Increased leader expertise in running effective playgroups
• Strategies for encouraging engagement
• Planning and implementing positive play experiences 
• Facilitating connection between playgroup facilitators and the community
• Building playgroup leader confidence
• Provide a pathway for future training and employment

Workshop cost: $750 ( minimum of 12 participants required)